Animals

American Wildlife Art

In American Wildlife Art, scholar and curator David J. Wagner tells the story of this popular genre's history, shaped by four centuries of cultural events and aesthetic and ideological trends, from its beginnings in colonial times to the monumental works of the present day. Written by David J. Wagner, Hardcover, 425 pages.

Spirit of the Wild Things
the art of Sandy Scott

In this lavishly illustrated treasure of sculptures and etchings, words and pictures intertwine to reveal both the substance and the style ofa sculptor who lives the life she depicts. by Sandy Scott, Essays by Brooks Joyner, Susan Hallsten McGarry, Robin Salmon. Forewords by Bill Kerr, Bob Kuhn. 109 Color and 65 Black-and-White Illustrations. 190 pages

Drawing Wildlife

Vivid descriptions and hundreds of detailed drawings bring to life over sixty species of wolves, foxes, wild cats, weasels, bears, deer, mountain sheep, goats, rabbits, hares, squirrels, and more! Ten demonstrations in a variety of mediums, including pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, and colored pencil, show step-by-step how to re-create the work of a master wildlife artist. by J.C. Amberlyn, 192 pages with over 750 illustrations.

Drawing Animals

This book compares various types of animals pointing out their similarities, differences, and unique characteristics. Through a sequence of studies, the authors have derived step by step drawings and anatomical progressions of various animals. Written by Norman Adams and Joe Singer. 159 pages.

Kent Ullberg:
Monuments to Nature

This book is the exciting documentation of an artistic odyssey. By bringing together ancient Greco-Roman respect for anatomy with a contemporary sense of composition, Ullberg has successfully used animal imagery to create architectural statements that reverberates on many levels. Written by Todd Wilkinson. 133 pages.

Modelling and
Sculpting Animals

This book gives clear, detailed pictures that will be helpful for the beginning artist sculpting or drawing animals. Also provided is information and instruction directed at serious artists interested in monumental sculpture, particularly in the historical context. Written by Edouard Lanteri, 233 pages.

Animal Anatomy for Artists

From horses and cats to elephants and birds - the definitive reference on animal anatomy for painters, sculptors, and illustrators. In-depth information about the most commonly depicted animals, presented in a logical and easily understood format. 500+ original drawings and 70+ photographs. Written by Eliot Goldfinger. 233 pages

An Artist’s Guide to
Understanding Owls

In this book, hundreds of stunning full-color photos and useful line drawings offer detailed studies of 16 species of owls. All are illustrated in full detail, with focus on body and wing design, plumage patterns, flight characteristics, and predatory behavior. Written by Floyd Scholz and photographs by Todd Merrick. 379 pages.

Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey contains close-up, detailed reference photographs of many birds. This book will prove valuable to any sculptor interested in modeling a particular bird precisely. Written by Floyd Scholz.